Singing Tips Category: Voice Essentials 'Pit Stop'

Personalise Songs: Stop Imitating and Start Creating

In this engaging Voice Essentials episode, Dr Dan guides singers on how to “personalise songs” and avoid imitating the original artist. By personalising songs, you can infuse your performances with your unique style, creating a deeper connection with your audience. Learn the benefits of interpreting lyrics, experimenting with arrangements, and maintaining authenticity in your singing….

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Phonotrauma: Are You at Risk?

Phonotrauma In this enlightening video, Dr. Dan delves into the crucial topic of phonotrauma. This condition, a significant risk for singers and voice professionals, can lead to serious damage to the vocal folds. It results from harmful behaviours such as yelling, screaming, and even harsh laughing. Thus, understanding how to prevent and manage this condition…

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Singers’ Secret Weapon: Gargling or Gimmick?

Gargling for Singers In today’s vocal care landscape, “gargling for singers” emerges as a topic of considerable interest. This ancient yet contemporary practice, praised by numerous vocalists, uses salt water and apple cider vinegar mixtures. These concoctions address throat irritation, reflux, and the risk of upper respiratory infections. Dr Dan’s exploration into this subject highlights…

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Elevate Your Vocal Health Now!

Vocal Health In this enlightening video, Dr Dan delves into the complexities of maintaining optimal vocal health, an essential aspect for anyone who uses their voice regularly. He offers a comprehensive exploration of vocal load and vocal dose, providing invaluable insights for vocalists, public speakers, teachers, and others. These concepts are crucial for understanding the…

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Opioids & Your Singing: Must-Know Facts!

Opioids and Singing In this insightful video, Dr Dan explores the complex relationship between “Opioids and Singing,” highlighting how these substances can affect vocal performance and health. Renowned for his expertise in vocal care, Dr Dan elucidates the impact of opioids, commonly used for pain management, on the risk of vocal fold damage and the…

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Which Requires More Energy?

Speaking vs Singing Join Dr Dan in this fascinating exploration of the energy demands in “Speaking vs Singing,” where he compares vocal dose and vocal load between these two common voice activities. The analysis delves into how speaking typically involves a higher vocal dose, as people spend more time talking throughout the day. However, when…

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Unlock the Secret to Captivating Vocals

The Art of Singing Sexy Dr Dan delves into the world of singing technique, exploring how to make performances more captivating. Though often perceived as a discipline requiring hard work and practice, singing techniques can lead to emotionally powerful and authentically expressive performances, which some may find sexy. Mastering physical and technical aspects like breath…

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Master Your Voice with Reflective Techniques

Unlock Reflective Techniques for Vocal Mastery In this insightful video, Dr Dan shares his expert knowledge on utilising reflective techniques to elevate your singing abilities and enhance your vocal performance. If you’re passionate about singing and wish to hone your skills, this video will provide invaluable tips that can make a significant difference in your…

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The Ultimate Guide to Singing Success

Stop Repeating the Same Singing Mistakes In this must-watch video, Dr Dan from Voice Essentials addresses common singing mistakes and offers expert solutions to improve your vocal technique. By focusing on the right strategies, singers can avoid repeating singing mistakes and achieve impressive results. Dr Dan’s online singing courses have already guided thousands to unlock…

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How Letting Go Unlocks Vocal Mastery

Let go and let voice! Dr Dan introduces the transformative concept of “let go and let voice” to help singers achieve vocal freedom and improve their technique. By learning to let go of muscular stress and constriction during register transitions, vocalists can unlock their full range and enhance pitch accuracy. Focusing on embracing this approach,…

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